Sprinkle

dr52383

Hey there,

I'd like some feedback as to how this sounds for a plan for a sprinkle for a friend. 

Go out to lunch and we pay for the momma's lunch--somewhere nice but not too nice.  Have desserts and presents and chit chat time at my house. 

I was thinking the evite might say "it's a sprinkle, so please bring something for when the baby has to tinkle!"  since it's her second and she didnt find out the sex last time she has a fair amount of stuff and clothes already.....

Does that sound ok?

Thanks,

D 

wittyschaffy

Lunch and chit chat sounds lovely.  Cutesy rhymes telling guests how to spend their money does not.

mben1119

wittyschaffy:

Lunch and chit chat sounds lovely.  Cutesy rhymes telling guests how to spend their money does not.

FakeFinn

dr52383:

 "it's a sprinkle, so please bring something for when the baby has to tinkle!" 

Yeah, no. Rhymes disguised as an order to tell people how to spend their money should be banned. Although I guess I'm happy that it doesn't say "but only bring Pampers for when the baby has to tinkle."

The lunch, desserts and chitchat sound lovely. Don't put the rhyme on the e-vite. Of course, when guests inquire what the GOH wishes for, you can say that she'd be very pleased to get diapers.

526SadieSadie

wittyschaffy:

Lunch and chit chat sounds lovely.  Cutesy rhymes telling guests how to spend their money does not.

agreed.

1026pumpkin

I agree with PPs- don't make any reference to what gifts guests should bring on the invitation, and especially don't use a poem about urination!

Another question- you mention that you're paying for the mom's lunch.  Did you and the other guests decide collectively to host a sprinkle, or are you planning it and expecting the other attendees to cover their own lunch?  If it's the latter, if you're hosting, you should foot the bill for everyone.  If it's the former, just ignore this! 

blush64

wittyschaffy:

Lunch and chit chat sounds lovely.  Cutesy rhymes telling guests how to spend their money does not.

This. Leave off the rhyme and let people do whatever they will do.

Cranang

Like previous posters have said, a poem on an invite is a big red flag that there is a request that is tacky.  It's no secret that babies need diapers.  I think people can figure it out on their own.

Monkeybutt80

dr52383:

 "it's a sprinkle, so please bring something for when the baby has to tinkle!" 

 

I'd bring a roll of toilet paper for telling me what to bring.  

PunkyBooster

Estwd2:

I'm opposed to urination references in an invitation.

Me too. I would be like wtf at this.